Fighting the clock to recruit specialists at Corner Brook Hospital
With the new Corner Brook Hospital scheduled to open in just over two months, it’s looking more likely that cancer radiation treatment won’t immediately be available on site. But Premier Andrew Furey says his government is still searching for radiation oncologists to staff the facility as soon as possible. NTV’s Don Bradshaw reports.
Read moreBackstage Pass: St. John’s Fashion Week announced
2024 has been named “The Year of the Arts” in Newfoundland and Labrador, and today, the provincial government announced where some of the funding is headed. NTV’s Amanda Mews is here with the Backstage Pass.
Read moreOsborne defends no-poaching clause as more nurses share stories of being frozen out of public system
Health Minister Tom Osborne responded today to news that private agency nurses are being prevented from returning to the public system. That’s as more nurses share their stories of being frozen out of the system. NTV’s Becky Daley reports.
Read moreTrudeau challenges premiers to come up with improved climate action plans
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote a letter this week, calling on provincial governments that disagree with the carbon tax to come up with a better climate action plan. Premier Andrew Furey responded to the media about that today. NTV’s Ben Cleary has more.
Read moreOuter Cove murder suspect appears in court for first time since being charged
The man charged with murdering his estranged wife in Outer Cove appeared for the first time in court since being charged. Ibrahim Alahmad had been in hospital, but was finally able to take part in proceedings. NTV’s Rosie Mullaley reports.
Read moreThe weather turns more active as the weekend nears
The messy weather from today and tonight on the Island will turn into wet weather Thursday into Saturday. That time frame will also see a significant surge in temperatures, with upper single digits and lower teens possible for much of the time frame. The heaviest rain will move in Friday and continue into Saturday before […]
Read moreRCMP continues to ticket uninsured drivers
Three uninsured drivers are without their vehicles following traffic stops conducted this week by RCMP Traffic Services Central. Shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, police stopped a vehicle in Botwood. The 59-year-old driver was driving while suspended and without insurance. Earlier that day, near the noon hour, police stopped a vehicle in Peterview having expired registration. […]
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